Rutland Fire Devastates City Mercantile District
A massive blaze in Rutland on February 19 swept three blocks of Merchants Row and Center Street, causing an estimated 700000 in damage. Firefighters faced a stubborn blaze that destroyed the Mead block and the Tuttle Company holdings, with losses mounting across Ilio & Co and several establishments. No deaths, but several residents escaped, and a relief fund was started led by Mayor J Forest Manning to aid the homeless and displaced workers.
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Ilio & Co
Boston
Merchants’ Row
Stoak
Marble Savings Bank
Louis A. Miner
Merchants Row
Center Streets
A. H. Abraham
Center Street
David B. Twigg & Co
the Tuttle Company
Michael ‘Dugan
Arother Baker
Center Iet
Louis Abraham
Ripley Building
Mead Building
G. Beek Ithe
Ripley
Hake
Meade
Waterman
Wall Paper and Crorkery
Meretiatts’ Row
Rutland
Rowan Center
Ae Fa
Mita Francisco
Missard
Misa Christopher
Charles Wieley
Fire Department
Maven A. Green
Katland Herald
Yoome
Quix
Green
Ugwalla
Merchantte
Memndesnina
Sipper
Moore
Fiames
Tuttle Co
Cash Store
Bad
Willow Street
Absist
Seis Tau
Cus Store Co
Willow
Edeon
Pedobk A. Monit
Meade Bul Frantinie Et
Walldins
Pal
New York
J. Kite
Oblay
Jung
Tony
gMler
C. Tanies
Jaw Mn Yaar B Moore
Mr. Parrar
Mia Furlan
Arua
Topkina & 1
Moody
Notland BH
J. Forest Manning
Strente
Vie Reorrow
Feanie
Taviories
Beried Basten
Tech
William T. Cheawett
Roe For Fire Department
Otter
New England
Third Time Caught Pettram Kingman Faces Liquor Charges
In St Albans on February 19 the Red Crow liquor operation on Lakesfront was raided. Bertram Kingman, proprietor, was arrested and jailed for bail failure. He faced charges for illegal liquor sales and selling diluted spirits, receiving sentences of not less than five months confinement.
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Pettram Kingman
St. Albans
Lakesfront
A. Bertram Kingmen
Kingman
Walt
Uaquor
Corretion
Armstrong report urges five year stock disposal for insurers
New York February 10 in a chaotic memo the Armstrong insurance committee proposes limiting the investment of insurance funds to standard securities with fixed revenue and banning investments in risky ventures. The plan seeks a five year window for insurers to rid themselves of holdings not aligned with the new rules.
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New York
United States
McCall, Ex- NY Life Boss, Dies at Lakewood
John A. McCall former president of New York Life Insurance died at the Laurel House in Lakewood New Jersey after a long illness. He had been ailing since a collapse two months earlier and went to Lakewood for his health. The Fowler committee report criticizing his conduct weighed heavily on him as he sought to recover and prove himself right for the American people.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Laurel House
Lakewood
N. J
McCall
Aly
Posal
Jabout
Posethty
Mie
McCalino
Tie
Ile
MeCall
Fowler
Life
Metell
Legislative Bureau
Andrew Hilton
Kepy
Insich River
Ratification of work rule by Quincy manufacturers
The Quincy Manufacturers Association and the Quincy branch of the Granite Cutters Union ratified a resolution limiting perfacing machine operation to granite cutters and setting a minimum wage. Apprenticed workers may operate such machines within apprenticeship limits, with action to be considered winding on all parts and executive committee reserved.
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Quincy
Comemittes
Did He Resign
In Velereburg dated February 18, reports say Premier Witte resisted a renipeation to the Ga ur three times last week. Dissent grows from cabinet members and the interior minister Durneve over Witte’s stance. Witte is pressing for the czar to accept his resignation or remove Durneve from office.
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Velereburg
Witte
Durneve
Killed At Crossing In St. Johnsbury Tragedy
A woman named Alien Hooper Daniels was killed when a train struck the carriage she rode with Mary Hyde at the Portland Street crossing in St. Johnsbury. The horse pulling the carriage also died. Hyde escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred as the Montreal Express passed, with gates lowered. the horse bolted, and both vehicle and occupants suffered severe injuries. The Daniels family mourns, and the crossing is noted as one of the village’s most dangerous spots, despite prior meetings about a bridge.
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St. Johnsbury
Yeh
Hooper Daniels
Connecticut and Passumpste
Boeton & Maine
Portland Street
Mary Hyde
Miss Hyde
Tobias Lystey
Daniels
James Smith
Lyster
Montreal Express
Te Gate
Misa Hyde
Posook Daniels
Stephen Povock
Fairhanke Village
Sue
Isha James Abernathy
Manitoba
Liquor raid nets guilty pleas in Middlebury case
Police and sheriff officers conducted Friday night raids in Addison Hour Sergent Inn and Burt drug store in Middlebury uncovering liquor. A hotel guest is linked to liquor found. proprietor pleads guilty to keeping liquor with intent to sell. Judge ordered confiscation of alcohol valued around 517 dollars.
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Middlebury
Benetty
Jomey O. Ruwsolt
Addison
Sergent Inn
Burt Drug Store
Ae Inn
Gonge
F. C. Kimball
Vergennes
Dvn
Hatch Leads Burlington Hotel Stock Scheme
Col Edward Hatch Jr of New York arrives in Burlington by sleigh after a rough night to pursue a new hotel project. He plans to attract one hundred investors to raise 1000 to 31500 for a rail town hotel venture, seeking decisive funding and stock subscriptions.
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Burlington
Fen
Whey
Edward Hatch, Jr
New York
Burtingtop
Sol. Matek
Col
Mateh
Lamphers Death Reflects Long Civic Service
T Lamphers died this morning after a long illness from kidney trouble. Born in Montpelier in 1847, he moved to Marblehead after the Civil War and later to Calais. He served as town representative, treasurer, and school board member. He married Jennie Elizabeth Ainsworth. five children survive. Funeral Wednesday at two o’clock.
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Cimeron
Thompson Lamphers
I Montpelier
Maralielt
Porte Agu
Calais
Jorriey
Jennie Elizabeth Ainsworth
Frenchman Joven A. French Held for Trial in Sanday Case
Montpelier reports constable detained Joven A. French of Hat Place after a whipping incident involving his son. He remains in jail awaiting a Tuesday trial as authorities review the alleged abuse and related charges.
Honeymoon Trip Planned for Longworth Couple
Mr and Mrs Nicholes Longworth wed at the White House and left Friendship for a southern honeymoon drive. They will likely pass Roswell Georgia to visit the grandmother and Washington DC before reaching Palm Beach Florida. The day was calm with the couple strolling the grounds at Mrs Tulloch’s home and no visitors were received that night.
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Palm Beach
Florida
Roswell, Ga
Washington, D.C
Nicholes Longworth
White Hons
John B. McLean
Yonnallytown
Palio Beach
Movida
Honey M. Flagler
Martha Tulloch
Nicholas Longworth
Popular Granite Foreman Dies After Illness in Town
South Frite Feb 10 report notes job foreman for Gibson in stone works, age 33, died after illness following a fall. Wife Flo survived by mother Mrs. Morrison and siblings, with services in Groton next Tuesday and burial in the family plot. Also obit for Mrs. James Morrison who died Sunday at her daughter’s home. held in Groton with burial in Wolcott/Groton line.
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South Frite
Job Bensie
Barmley
Flo
Monin
Gibson
James Morrison
Alice Easton
Fiseiun
Morrison
Totten
Lariie
Alve
Wolcott
Groton
Etn
Bright
Linte
Mandall
Wolott
Bt Eastman
Amd
William Welel
Jennett Latto
Alex. Latto
Wherweidey
Hydrant Tests Reveal Frozen Lines Across Barre
Fire chief Gladding opened a Barre hydrant at Washington and North Main Street to test water flow. The hydrant was found in good condition but concerns arose about hydrants freezing when water stands in lines and shutoffs fail. Authorities warn that more hydrants may free water as temperatures rise and urge ready access during freezes.
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St Dolnsthey
Ruthind
Barre
Walter
STETSON, THE HAT MAN. Deland Florida obituary note
John B. Keitson, millionaire hat manufacturer of Philadelphia, died at his winter home in Gillen near Deland yesterday at 1 o clock after illness of apoplexy. His wife was not present. only his immediate family member attended.
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Deland
Fla
Jiln B. Kietson
Philadelphia
Gillen
Steteot
Explosion Kills Four At Mine In Wilkrebarre Area
Four men died at a mine south of Wilkrebarre when dynamite stored in a tin shack along the gangway ignited after heat from steam pipes caused an explosion. The blast occurred near the shaft area, destroying part of an outbuilding and damaging nearby structures.
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Wilkrebarre
Pan
Fels
Ty Buttinwood
Iawadl
Phinshanty
Quintette In Court Admits Guilt In Liquor Case
Five men appeared in Montpelier city court for intoxication charges. R. Lamphier pleaded guilty to a second offense and received thirty days. Albert La Pook of Atinelynter had one prior, Joy Mullan’s fate unclear as to sentence. At. Plum of Hardwick and Havrit of Weedbury faced separate counts. Worcester faced multiple offenses and aiding Bain Bills worth. trial set for tomorrow.
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Montpelier
Worcester
Bain Billsworth
Macken ie's Platform for Barre Mayoral Election
John J. Mackenzie outlines his mayoral platform in Barre in a letter dated February 19 1906. He argues mayoral powers are limited without council cooperation and vows to study city departments, approve prudent expenditures, advance public improvements, and curb indebtedness while pressing for street and rail track extensions where warranted. He invites voters to submit questions and signatures.
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Barre Daily Times
Barclay
Bobite
Elimir
Berplay
Robins
Buried at Quincy Funeral for Fred Branaw Held Saturday
Funeral services for Fred Branaw were conducted in Quincy Mars yesterday with numerous floral tributes. The line of mourners included Nicholas Dale Carmulions and ferns, Mr. and Mrs. Magoon, and many others bearing carnations, ferns, and roses.
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Fred Brassaw
Kee Tyrnames
Bfrs
Fred Branaw
Quincy
Mars
Hell
Nicholas Dale
Magoon
Thomas Dobie
Carter and
Hallie
Etta Dudley
Hammond Douglas
and Mere
Frank Cesena
Mins Bailey
Ager Harvet School
May Young
Jr. G. Durkee
Fred A. Brasaw
Thomas Garrity
Henry Dale
James Veers
Alexallae
Trichiet Dale
George Moarie
Mra
James Allan Death Notice in Aberdeen Native at 62
The death of James Allan occurred Saturday night after a two month illness with complications. Born in Aberdeen Scotland aged 62 years four months and eleven days, he lived most of his life in Barre. He worked polishing granite, then farmed. He leaves a widow Tamser and sons William and James. The funeral will be Tuesday at one from the Inter Home on West Hum to Kin Would Cemetery with no flowers per his wishes.
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Tmes
Alley
Ness
Camwreus
Aberdeen
Scotland
Barre
William
Annie Duncan Dies After Brief Illness
Annie Duncan, aunt of Wilkes Dun, died after a short illness with pneumonia. She was 6 years old and attended Ayers Street School. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Annie Duncan
Wilkes Duncan
Circle
McWhorter Incorporates in Montpelier
Incorporators listed as Prank McWhorter and associates include Frente McWhorter M. Wo Biskee Frank W. Tarkwon J C Walker and D Ladd. Secretary of State office filed on a Saturday authorising formation and authorized capital stock of 20 dollars per share with unspecified details.
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Staute'n
Montpelier
McWhorter Company
Frente McWhorter
M. Wo Biskee
Frank W. Tarkwon
J. C. Walker
Ward 8 asks if Ironside should vote and workman reply
Letter from Barre Daily editor and citizen Ward 8 questions whether Ironside, a skilled worker, should vote in the election and defend honesty in the economic struggles of Vermont and the United States. Alex Tromside cites finances and asserts emancipation comes from collective action and voter participation. The piece reflects labor priorities and political cynicism of the era.
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Eilitor Barre
Politea Seab
Teades Union
Scotland
United Pater
Heneet
Vermont
United States
Howe
Wen
Aing
Lin
Yale
Flood Floods Church Basement After Water Main Burst
A city water main burst near a church on Summer Street, flooding the basement and library. Water was stopped by officials, causing about 1000 dollars in damage while services moved to nearby school buildings. Cleanup began with partial repairs planned.
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Doin Kelly
Kelly
C. Alley
Perea
Seminary Street
Foote
Foote In the Summer Streat School
Spaulding School
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William Rows
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H. C. Farrer
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Leon Lesplens
Schenectady
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Hatch
T. Lamphere
Roxbury
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Jobs Benzie
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John J. Mackenzie
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